Cultural diversity
Overseas arrivals
About this topic
Overseas arrivals groups the overseas-born population by the year they first arrived in Australia to live here for one year or more. It shows how recent or established migrant communities are within an area.
This topic only applies to people born overseas, not the total population. It is useful for understanding settlement trends and likely demand for newcomer services, and it is best read with birthplace, language used at home, and religion.
Interpretation notes
- This topic applies only to overseas-born people who first arrived to live in Australia for one year or more, not to the total population.
- Year of arrival is most useful with birthplace and language, because arrival timing alone does not show current support needs.
Key insight
In 2021, 1961 to 1970 was the most common arrival period among overseas-born residents in Richmond Valley (A), accounting for 17.3% (246 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (14.4%).
Section overview
Overseas arrivals
Richmond Valley (A) - Overseas born (Usual residence)
This table summarises overseas arrivals for Richmond Valley (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW.
Chart view
Overseas arrivals snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Richmond Valley (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Arrived in 1960 or earlier
2021 count
187
% of total
13.2%
187
13.2%
1961 to 1970
2021 count
246
% of total
17.3%
246
17.3%
1971 to 1980
2021 count
189
% of total
13.3%
189
13.3%
1981 to 1990
2021 count
158
% of total
11.1%
158
11.1%
1991 to 2000
2021 count
130
% of total
9.1%
130
9.1%
2001 to 2010
2021 count
178
% of total
12.5%
178
12.5%
2011 to 2015
2021 count
111
% of total
7.8%
111
7.8%
2016 to Aug 2021
2021 count
145
% of total
10.2%
145
10.2%
Not stated
2021 count
65
% of total
4.6%
65
4.6%
Data table
Overseas arrivals for Richmond Valley (A). Overseas arrivals. 2021 counts and percentages compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 count | 2021 % | Regional NSW % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrived in 1960 or earlier | 187 | 13.2% | 10.5% |
| 1961 to 1970 | 246 | 17.3% | 14.4% |
| 1971 to 1980 | 189 | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 1981 to 1990 | 158 | 11.1% | 10.3% |
| 1991 to 2000 | 130 | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| 2001 to 2010 | 178 | 12.5% | 15.3% |
| 2011 to 2015 | 111 | 7.8% | 10.8% |
| 2016 to Aug 2021 | 145 | 10.2% | 15.2% |
| Not stated | 65 | 4.6% | 3.7% |
| Total | 1,421 | 100.0% | 100.0% |